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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

particularly — in a particular or to an exceptional degree; especially: He read it with particularly great interest.
specifically — in a definite or precise manner: The suspect was not specifically named in the report. More specifically, you will be responsible for half the total cost.
specially — of a distinct or particular kind or character: a special kind of key.
videlicet — that is to say; namely (used especially to introduce examples, details, etc.). Abbreviation: viz.
scilicet — to wit; namely.

commonly — usually; ordinarily
generally — usually; commonly; ordinarily: He generally comes home at noon.
usually — habitual or customary: her usual skill.
broadly — You can use broadly to indicate that something is generally true.
later — occurring, coming, or being after the usual or proper time: late frosts; a late spring.

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